{"id":52110,"date":"2019-08-30T07:00:46","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T12:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=52110"},"modified":"2021-05-11T11:51:42","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T16:51:42","slug":"pro-audio-microphones-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/52110-pro-audio-microphones-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Pro Audio: Microphones 101"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Pro-Audio-with-Josh-Sularski-1200x630.jpg\" alt=\"Pro Audio with Josh Sularski\" class=\"wp-image-49952\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Pro-Audio-with-Josh-Sularski-1200x630.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Pro-Audio-with-Josh-Sularski-1200x630-229x120.jpg 229w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Pro-Audio-with-Josh-Sularski-1200x630-284x149.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Pro-Audio-with-Josh-Sularski-1200x630-190x100.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Pro-Audio-with-Josh-Sularski-1200x630-1100x580.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Pro-Audio-with-Josh-Sularski-1200x630-229x120@2x.jpg 458w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Pro-Audio-with-Josh-Sularski-1200x630-284x149@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Pro-Audio-with-Josh-Sularski-1200x630-190x100@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In my previous&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/tag\/pro-audio\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pro Audio Series articles<\/a>, we covered some of the basics in putting together your first home studio. We walked through the fundamentals of selecting a computer, audio interface, and software. This brings us to the world of microphones. In this article, we will review the two most common types of microphones, how they work (yay physics?), and how you might decide when to use each type. By understanding the differences between microphone types, you will be better suited to fully understand my next article where I will make specific microphone recommendations for various vocal and instrument sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dynamic-vs-condenser-microphones\">Dynamic vs Condenser Microphones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When shopping for gear, you&#8217;ll find two types of microphones that dominate the market:&nbsp;<em><strong>dynamic microphone<\/strong><\/em><strong>s<\/strong> and&nbsp;<em><strong>condenser microphones<\/strong><\/em>. While they often look similar, there are important differences you should understand so you can select the microphone that is best for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dynamic and condenser microphones capture and convert sound waves in different ways. The mechanism that converts sound waves into audio signals is called a transducer, and each microphone type has a unique transducer for accomplishing this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dynamic-microphones\">Dynamic Microphones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/macro-mic-microphone-164960-2.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of a Shure SM58 dynamic microphone in a mic stand on a purple background.\" class=\"wp-image-52111\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/macro-mic-microphone-164960-2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/macro-mic-microphone-164960-2-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/macro-mic-microphone-164960-2-284x189.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/macro-mic-microphone-164960-2-190x127.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/macro-mic-microphone-164960-2-180x120@2x.jpg 360w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/macro-mic-microphone-164960-2-284x189@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/macro-mic-microphone-164960-2-190x127@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Richard Clyborne of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/musicstrive.com\/\">Music Strive<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as a &#8220;moving-coil&#8221; microphone, dynamic microphones convert sound waves using a combination of a magnetic transducer<sup>1<\/sup>, diaphragm, and coil. It&#8217;s a remarkably simple design; sound hits the diaphragm causing the coil to vibrate and &#8220;disturb&#8221; the magnetic field of the transducer. As the coil interacts with the magnetic field of the transducer, currents are created which travel out of the microphone, through a microphone cable, and ultimately make their way to a preamp on your audio interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the moving-coil mechanism that dynamic microphones use, they are typically less sensitive compared to their condenser microphone counterparts. They are also considerably less sensitive in picking up higher frequencies and transients<sup>2<\/sup>, though they generally have great rejection from the rear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dynamic microphones are great for live applications or in any scenario where durability is paramount (I&#8217;m looking at you, studio drummers). You&#8217;ll find them in most live rigs, and used on snare drums and toms in the studio thanks to their ability to take an occasional accidental beating. They are also typically less expensive than condenser microphones since their designs are so simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dynamic-microphones-at-a-glance\">Dynamic Microphones at a Glance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rugged, durable, and reliable<\/li><li>Simple design<\/li><li>Good rejection from the rear<\/li><li>Often more affordable<\/li><li>Great for live sound<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Less sensitive to higher frequencies and transients<\/li><li>Not great at picking up distant sounds<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-condenser-microphones\">Condenser Microphones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/audio-b-device-55800.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of a black condenser microphone in front of a computer screen\" class=\"wp-image-52112\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/audio-b-device-55800.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/audio-b-device-55800-181x120.jpg 181w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/audio-b-device-55800-284x189.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/audio-b-device-55800-190x126.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/audio-b-device-55800-100x65.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/audio-b-device-55800-181x120@2x.jpg 362w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/audio-b-device-55800-284x189@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/audio-b-device-55800-190x126@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Condenser microphones, also called &#8220;electrostatic&#8221; or &#8220;capacitor&#8221; microphones, convert sound waves into audio signals through a more complex design compared to dynamic microphones. Condenser microphones use a combination of two plates to form a capacitor<sup>3<\/sup>. The two plates consist of a stationary back plate and an exceptionally thin front plate. As sound hits the front plate, it physically moves it closer to the back plate, generating a change in the capacitance. However, on its own, this sequence of events is not enough to generate an audio signal out of the microphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order for the capacitor to detect these changes in capacitance and convert sound waves into an audio signal, the condenser microphone (and therefore the capacitor)&nbsp;<strong>must<\/strong> receive power from an external source. This power source is often referred to as &#8220;phantom power&#8221; or &#8220;+48v&#8221;. Without providing power to a condenser microphone, you will never capture an audio signal no matter how much you turn up the microphone pre<sup>4<\/sup>. The good news is that just about any audio interface with mic pres you buy will have the ability to provide phantom power. Still with me? Good!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to dynamic microphones, condenser microphones offer a broader frequency response and are especially well suited for capturing high frequencies. They also offer better sensitivity to transient sounds, and as a result, are often the first choice for recording vocals and instruments in a studio environment. Simply put, condenser microphones capture more nuances compared to dynamic microphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you might have guessed, the internal design of a typical condenser microphone is more complex than a dynamic microphone. Between the two-plate capacitor mechanism and the additional internal electronics (with +48v running through them!), condensers won&#8217;t hold up as well under abuse like a rugged dynamic microphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When price shopping condenser microphones, you&#8217;ll find a rather big divide between low-end and high-end models. Expect to pay anywhere from $50 for an entry-level microphone, to $5,000 or more for some of the world&#8217;s most coveted microphones. Hey, we can dream, can&#8217;t we? And while you&#8217;ll benefit from better component quality as you step up in price, there&#8217;s arguably a point at which you get a diminishing return on your investment. At what price that happens will forever be a contentious debate on many pro audio discussion threads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-condenser-microphones-at-a-glance\">Condenser Microphones at a Glance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Offers a wider frequency response, especially higher frequencies<\/li><li>Great sensitivity to transient sound<\/li><li>Captures more detail in a vocal or instrumental performance<\/li><li>Entry-level and mid-range models can be greatly improved with DIY mods<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Usually more expensive than dynamic microphones<\/li><li>Not as rugged, not as common in live rigs<\/li><li>Requires phantom power<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-so-which-microphone-type-is-best\">So which microphone type is best?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, there is no easy answer here. It simply depends on your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gigging with your band on the road or running live sound at your church? You&#8217;ll probably seriously consider a rugged, dynamic microphone like a Shure SM-57 or SM-58.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recording vocals and guitar in your home studio? A condenser may provide you with the better frequency response and detail you desire so you can capture the perfect take in all its glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But as usual, there are no hard rules here. Some of the most famous vocal performances of all time have been recorded on a Shure SM7, a&nbsp;<strong><em>dynamic<\/em><\/strong> microphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next time we&#8217;ll review some popular microphones for specific sources including male and female vocals, drums, guitars, piano, and more. And, I&#8217;ll make some recommendations for your first microphone purchase if you&#8217;re just starting out on a budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"footnote\"><strong>Notes:<\/strong><br \/><sup>1<\/sup> a transducer converts acoustic energy into electrical energy<br \/><sup>2<\/sup> a transient is a high amplitude (i.e. loud), short-duration sound, typically at the beginning of a waveform<br \/><sup>3<\/sup> a capacitor stores electrical energy in an electric field. Capacitance is the ability of an object to hold an electrical charge.<br \/><sup>4<\/sup> a microphone pre or preamplifier increases a microphone&#8217;s signal to line level so that it can be processed by audio equipment like a mixing console or recording device. 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